Boating Resources
When buying a boat, check out the new boats, check out ads in boating publications for used boats and just like real estate brokers, seek out boat brokers. Some people with boats in drydock abandon them. Ask around at different marinas.
Books about boating are at #797.124 at the library or GV775 of the Library of Congress system.
Try the Boating Industry Assn. or your state tourist guides for information about boating.
Some nautical terms are as follows:
Aft, the rear of the ship.
Afterdeck, the part of a deck at the
Stern.
Amidship, the middle of the ship.
Beam, the width of the ship at its widest point.
Bells, the way to tell time on a ship. Bells are rung at half-hour intervals throughout the day starting with one bell at 12:30 going to eight bells at 4:00 then the cycle is repeated.
Bow, the front of the ship.
Bridge, the command center.
Davit, a crane on the ship that hosts lifeboats or cargo on board or overboard.
Fathom, nautical measurement for six feet.
Gale, a strong wind of 30 to 55 knots 32 to 63
Mph.
Galley, the kitchen.
Gimbal, device which keeps the ship's compass stable regardless of the conditions.
Helm, a lever or wheel that controls the
Ship's rudder and steers the ship.
Nautical mile, 1.15 statute miles 1.85 km
Port, the left side of the ship facing
Forward.
Sextant, an optical instrument that meas-
Ures the sun's angle to get a reading for latitude.
Starboard, the right side of the ship facing forward.
Stern, the back of the ship.
Boating Information Hotline
2100 2nd St. Sw
#1109
Washington, Dc 20593
800-368-5647
boatus.com
uscg.mil
uscgboating.org
Will answer all of your boating questions.
U.S. Coast Guard
National Vessel Documentation Center
800-799-8362
304-271-2400
uscg.mil
Get title papers on boats.
American Boat & Yacht Council
3069 Solomons Island Rd.
Edgewater, Md 21037
410-956-1050
Newsletter.
American Canoe Assn.
Box 1190
Newington, Va 22122-1190
703-550-7495
American Powerboat Assn.
17640 E. Nine Mile Rd.
E. Detroit, Mi 48021
810-773-9700
Magazine Propeller.
American Whitewater Affiliation
Pob 636
Margaretville, Ny 12455
914-586-2355
Antique & Classic Boat Society
Box 831
Lake George, Ny 12845
Boating Industry Assn.
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
A lot of resource information, maps of inland waterways, lists of marinas, etc.
Boat Owners Assn. of The United States
880 S. Pickett St.
Alexandria, Va 22304
703-823-9550
boat.magazine.com
Captains & Crews
Rt. 5, Box 11
Long Bay, St. Thomas
Virgin Islands 00802
809-776-2395
Register to work as crew or captain of a boat or yacht.
Delta Houseboat Rental Assn.
6333 Pacific Ave.
#152
Box 9140
Stockton, Ca 95208
209-951-7821
209-477-1840
California delta.
Houseboat Assn. of America
4940 N. Rhett Ave.
Charleston, Sc 29406
803-744-6581
International Assn. of Boat Builders
Box 1855
Rockville, Md 20850
301-424-7469
International Jet Ski Boating Assn.
#494
3857 Birch St.
Newport Beach, Ca 92660
714-540-3521
International Marine Publishing Co.
21 Elm St.
Camden, ME 04843
Books about boating.
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National Assn. of Marine Surveyors
800-822-6267
If you're planning to buy a boat, they'll refer you to a local surveyor who'll check it out.
National Boating Federation
2550 M St. Nw
Washington, Dc 20037
202-296-4588
National Boating Federation
629 Waverly Ln.
Bryn Athyn, Pa 19009
215-947-0158
Federation of boating clubs.
National Marine Manufacturers Assn.
200 E. Randolph Dr.
#5100
Chicago, Il 60601
Information about boat makes and models.
North American Model Boat Assn.
6073 Sunset Dr.
Lower Lake, Ca 95457
707-994-6643
For model boat builders.
Ocean Voyages, Inc.
1709 Bridgeway
Sausalito, Ca 94965
415-332-4681
You can travel on yachts and ssailboats as part of the crew.
Oce Publications
2803 52nd Ave.
Hyattsville, Md 20781
301-394-0081
Free booklet, Lakeside Recreation.
Outboard Boating Club of America
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
312-836-4747
Radio Control Boat Modeler
Radio Control Car Action
251 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, Ct 06897
203-834-2900
St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.
Pob 520
Masena, Ny 13662
315-764-3261
Free booklet, Pleasure Craft Guide: The Seaway.
Seven Seas Cruising Association
2501 E. Commercial Blvd.
#201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-771-5660
Fax 954-771-5662
ssca.org
Seven Seas Press
524 Thames St.
Newport, RI 02840
Books about boating.
Society of Accredited
Marine Surveyors
800-344-9077
If you're planning to buy a boat, they'll refer you to a local surveyor who'll check it out.
Tva Maps & Charts
Tennessee Valley Authority
1101 Market St.
Chattanooga, Tn 37402
615-751-Maps
Maps of lakes in the area for a small fee.
Texaco Waterways & Travel Service
Box 1459
Houston, Tx 77001
Free waterway maps.
Traditional Small Craft Assn.
Pob 350
Mystic, Ct 06355
203-536-6342
Information on how to build boats.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Natural Resource Branch
Cecw-On
20 Masachusetts Ave. Nw
Washington, Dc 20314-1000
202-761-0660
usace.army.mil
Brochure and map showing recreation areas.
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 2nd St. Sw
Washington, Dc 20593
202-426-2158
800-424-8802
uscg.mil
U.S. Coast Guard
Boating Safety Hotline
Washington, Dc 20593
800-368-5647
Just like the auto safety hotline, this is the equivalent for boats. They'll tell you all about the safety record of a particular boat.
U.S. Foundation For Boating Safety
880 South Pickett St.
Alexandria, Va 22304
800-336-Boat
800-245-2628
uscg.mil
Information about boat safety classes.
Major Boating Websites
Books about boating are at #797.124 at the library or GV775 of the Library of Congress system.
boat.justanswer.com
boating-industry.com
cmptp.com, books.
boat-ed.com
boatlinks.com
seaworthy.com, books.
boat-links.com
boat-links.com/linklists
boatingyellowpages.co.uk, england.
donate-your-boat.org
sailfast.com
usboatbrokers.com
boatdesign.net
boatplan.net
boattest.com, boat tests on 750 major models of
powerboats.
ships-yachts.com
travelpackers.com/cgi-bin/destinations/oceanports
boatus.com/consumer, mediation of consumer complaints about boats
Boating Websites/ Boat Websites
boats.com
1staboard.com, boat shipping co.
1stdirectproducts.com, directboats.com, boats shipped directly from the factory to your door.
205.156.54.206/om/brochures/safeboat.htm, safe boating weather tips, published by the national weather service.
210class.com
8004yachts.com, boats and yachts for sale
ablboats.com, american boat listing.
abmtransport.com, boat shipping co.
aboard.co.uk, aboard boats & yachts market, directory of boating sources in the uk.
abycinc.org/boater_info.cfm, american boat and yacht council.
acbs.org, classic boats.
alcommarine.com, alcom marine electronics, retailer of fish finders, used marine electronic products and safety gear.
allaboutboats.com
americansailing.com
americaone.org, america one, story and history of the america's cup challenge.
amnautical.com, 954 522 3321, american nautical services wholesale.
amya.org, american model yacht association, national governing body for model yachting.
boatingsafety.com/wow, women on water, a commercial-free site dedicated to women boaters of all experience levels who wish to share, learn, and commiserate together.
ancorproducts.com, ancor marine grade products, marine grade products for all your boating needs.
ansa.org, annapolis naval sailing assn.
aomci.org, antique outboards.
apba.org, american power boat association, official web site of the american power boat association - sponsoring organization of most professional power boat races.
apba.org, powerboats.
apparent-wind.com/sailing-page.html
associatedboat.com, 800-247-1198, boat shipping co.
asto.org.uk, assn. of sea training organizations.
auctionsail.com, yachts for sale.
authenticboating.com/
ayp.org, yacht professionals.
babaowners.org
bajayachts.com, baja yachts, helping you to find the right boat, from sailboats to powerboats.
bargecompany.com
bateau.com, boat plans online, helpful information for boat builders and designers.
battan.com/pdba, pacific dragon boats.
bayliner.com
bayliner.com, boat sales.
baysail.com, baysail.com, tons of boating information.
bestboats.com
boatbanker.net, 888-286-7771, boat loans.
boatbuilding.com, the boatbuilding community, a directory of boat building sites.
boatbuildingring.com, boatbuilding ring.
space.com/businesstechnology/technology/space_concrete_010601.html, concrete boats and spaceships.
ptsnorth.com/magazine/pn501_boats.shtml, floating your boat.
easyweb.easynet.co.uk/jim.shead/links1.html, boat links.
shortypen.com/boats/pocket/links.htm, sail boat links.
boat-links.com, john's nautical and boatbuilding page.
shortypen.com/boats/pocket/links.htm, boat links page.
porta-bote.com, a folding portable boat dinghy porta-bote porta-boat portaboat portabote.
boatingnews.com, boats for sale or boats wanted plus the latest boating news
boatdesign.net/index.htm, boatdesign.net, everything you need to know about designing and building your own boat, whether you want a canoe or a yacht.
boatdoctor.com, the boat doctor, certified marine mechanics answer boat repair and maintenance questions. source for parts location, manuals, and service locations.
boat-ed.com, boat ed, features information on boat and personal watercraft safety courses.
boatersguide.com, boater's guide, promises the best information the web has to offer the boating enthusiast.
boatersworld.com is dedicated to bringing you the best selection of boating supplies and clothing items at the most competitive prices available.
boatfishingindex.com
boatguide.com, boatguide.com, all the tools you need for buying a new boat.
boating.com, boating.
boatingamerica.com
boatingchannel.com, the boating channel, current marine news, information, adventure, entertainment, travel services and equipment.
boatinglifemag.com, boatinglife, boating life magazine's online presence featuring a large buyer's guide, boating tips and techniques, and a travel guide.
boatingmag.com
boatingmaniac.biz
boatingontheweb.com, boating on the web
boatingsafety.com
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